Kukichūō Population 2026
Kukichūō has a population of 150,582, making it the #169 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,582
Rank in Japan
#169
Coordinates
36.07°N, 139.67°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Kukichūō
FAQ
What is the population of Kukichūō?
Kukichūō has a population of 150,582 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #169 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kukichūō in?
Kukichūō is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Kukichūō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 42 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.